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product_id: 69339503
title: "Calcium Carbide (1)"
brand: "hq company"
price: "876 DH"
currency: MAD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/69339503-calcium-carbide-1
store_origin: MA
region: Morocco
---

# 3.25 x 3.25 x 4 in 16 oz weight Made in USA Calcium Carbide (1)

**Brand:** hq company
**Price:** 876 DH
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💡 Light Up Your Work with HQ Calcium Carbide!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Calcium Carbide (1) by hq company
- **How much does it cost?** 876 DH with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/69339503-calcium-carbide-1)

## Best For

- hq company enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hq company brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Proudly American:** Manufactured in the USA, supporting local industry.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Efficiently packed in a 16 oz size for easy handling.
- • **Durable & Reliable:** Crafted from high-quality carbide for long-lasting performance.
- • **Illuminate Your Path:** Perfect for miners' lamps and versatile applications.
- • **Quality You Can Trust:** Commercial-grade calcium carbide from the #1 distributor in the U.S.

## Overview

HQ Company Calcium Carbide is a premium 16 oz commercial-grade product, ideal for miners' lamps and various applications. Proudly made in the USA, it stands out as the #1 distributor of calcium carbide, ensuring quality and reliability for all your needs.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- APPROX 16 OZ OF MINERS GRADE CALCIUM CARBIDE
- CLASSIC COMMERCIAL GRADE CAN
- FOR USE IN MINERS LAMPS AND MANY MORE APPLICATIONS
- MADE IN THE U.S.A.!
- #1 DISTRIBUTOR OF CALCIUM CARBIDE IN THE U.S.!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Package Weight | 16 ounces |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 3.25 x 3.25 x 4 inches |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Brand Name | HQ Company |
| Material | carbide |
| Manufacturer | HQ Company |
| Part Number | CA20540 |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Weight** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: if i put into the ground and light it, will it blow a hole in the ground? (if so might get for mini films)**
A: Before electricity was provided to everyone, many rural farm houses used acetylene gas lights. The acetylene was generated by water slowly dripping in a sealed container of carbide. Acetylene gas was generated and pressurized the system. That gas was piped to the rooms of the house via 1/2" steel pipes. The light was a mantle and it burned like a Coleman gasoline lantern.  I'm 74 years old. A lot of older houses had this type of lighting. A friend of my father's grew up in one of these houses on a farm. When he was young, his dad had gone out to the barn to recharge the acetylene canister and when he opened it, it blew up killing his dad. He told me when he felt his dad's chest it was mushy. Acetylene can ignite with a flame but it can also detonate from internal friction. Acetylene over 15 psi can detonate by itself. The hotter it is, the more likely it is to detonate. That's why the acetylene tanks weldors use are filled with diatomaceous earth and acetone. The acetylene dissolved in the acetone just like carbon dioxide is dissolved in Pepsi. The point is, you probably want to have a bit of training before you start playing with this stuff. It isn't dangerous if you know what to watch out for.

**Q: can this power my mini cannon?**
A: Yes it will work in a carbide cannon. Trust me, I use this in my Big Bang cannon. Conestoga makes the Big Bang carbide cannons and sells their "Bangsite" powder at a greatly inflated price, ($10.50/100 shots). You can SAFELY grind these chunks of gravel-sized pellets with a pestle & mortar into powder for use in their automatic charger mechanism for a greatly reduced cost. It's the SAME thing, nothing but calcium carbide  --  also used in old fashioned miner's lamps.

**Q: Are the contents in lumps or powder?**
A: approx. 1/4" lumps

**Q: How big is the can it comes in?**
A: 1 Pint can approximately 4" tall 3 1/2" in diameter . Due to hazmat regulations the contents & can can't weigh over 1lb.

## Frequently Bought Together

- HQ Company Calcium Carbide (1)
- Calcium Carbide Lumps 50g Bottle
- Ciuouient Carbide Cap Lamp Rebuild kits (5 Gaskets & 5 Felt Filters) Compatible With most all cap carbide lamps - Gaskets measure 1 3/8" ID X 1 7/8" OD, Felts are 1 1/2" ID

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*Product available on Desertcart Morocco*
*Store origin: MA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-14*